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Appointment of Vice-Chancellor Sovereign Search Cadre

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Appointment of Vice-Chancellor Sovereign Search Cadre administered by Central Admissions & Recruitment Board (Lakshadweep).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: Central Admissions & Recruitment Board Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2025-04-03 Posting Jurisdiction: Lakshadweep

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Appointment of Vice-Chancellor Sovereign Search Cadre?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2025-04-03. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from Central Admissions & Recruitment Board?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain admissions.itiharyana.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Appointment of Vice-Chancellor Sovereign Search Cadre must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Annual Turnover Criteria	Bidders must possess an average annual financial turnover of at least 30 percent of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, duly certified by a statutory chartered accountant.
Similar Project Execution Experience	Successful completion of at least three similar high-level executive search or academic leadership recruitment assignments for premier public or sovereign institutions in the last seven financial years.
Statutory Licenses and Compliance	Mandatory possession of valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF registration, ESI registration, and applicable labor licenses, along with a clean track record of non-debarment by any central or state government entity.
MSME and Startup Exemptions	Micro and Small Enterprises and recognized Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to submission of valid Udyam or DPIIT certificates.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for the Appointment of Vice-Chancellor Sovereign Search Cadre by the Central Admissions and Recruitment Board is structured in strict alignment with GFR 2017 and GeM 4.0 guidelines. The contract valuation is assessed based on comprehensive executive search deliverables. In accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) equivalent to 2 percent of the estimated cost is mandated to deter frivolous bids. A Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value shall be exacted from the successful bidder to ensure uncompromising service delivery. The tender document fee is kept non-refundable to offset administrative overheads. Furthermore, to mitigate project delays, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause of 0.5 percent of the undelivered milestone value per week, subject to a maximum ceiling of 10 percent of the total contract value, is rigorously enforced.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). All disputes arising out of the execution of this high-level search mandate shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in the jurisdiction of the procuring entity. Milestone-based billing shall apply strictly against verified deliverables such as candidate sourcing, shortlisting, and final panel presentation. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months post-appointment is enforced to ensure candidate retention and suitability. Additionally, an Integrity Pact executed between the board and bidders ensures transparency, probity, and the prevention of corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Appointment of Vice-Chancellor Sove

Are Joint Ventures (JVs) or Consortia permitted to participate in this search cadre tender?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortia are strictly prohibited from bidding to maintain direct accountability, singular contractual responsibility, and specialized execution capability within a single designated agency.

What is the acceptable format and validity period for the Earnest Money Deposit bank guarantee?

The EMD must be submitted either via online transfer or as an irrevocable Bank Guarantee from any scheduled commercial bank in India, remaining valid for a period of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

What is the standard bid validity period required for this procurement process?

All submitted technical and commercial bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 180 days from the scheduled last date of bid submission.

Does the contract incorporate a Price Variation Clause (PVC) for inflationary adjustments?

No, the contract price shall remain firm, fixed, and immutable throughout the duration of the engagement, and no price escalation on any account shall be entertained by the Central Admissions and Recruitment Board.

What is the minimum qualifying technical score required to open the commercial financial bids?

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 75 marks out of a total of 100 under the Quality and Cost Based Selection framework to be declared technically responsive and eligible for commercial opening.

What documents are required to claim MSME exemption for the EMD and tender fee?

Bidders must submit a valid Udyam Registration Certificate explicitly covering executive search or recruitment services, accompanied by a declaration of intent to avail public procurement policy benefits under GFR 2017.